Fan Favorite Gloss Gets a New Look: Revlon Super Lustrous The Gloss

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Fan Favorite Gloss Gets a New Look: 

Revlon Super Lustrous The Gloss

There is no question, Winter is the time to step up your gloss game!!! With cold weather upon us, my lips need all the extra doses of moisture that they can get. Revlon Super Lustrous The Gloss are perfect for drenching your lips and keeping them hydrated and looking their best. 

America’s favorite nonstick lip gloss has a whole new look. This new lightweight formula is BIG on moisture and now infused with agave, moringa oil, and cupuacu butter for lips that shine and stay buttery soft all day long.

This collection is gorgeous! The packaging itself is so sleek and high end looking and the assortment of colors is amazing. I love how these give moisture while delivering non-sticky high shine. 

The Scoop:

• Get ultra-glossy, non-sticky color and high shine in just one swipe
• Available in 24 shades from nudes, reds, pinks plums and holographic colors that shine to achieve your perfect lip for any mood!
• Now at Revlon.com for $8.99

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CVS Beauty: Epic Beauty Event!

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CVS Beauty & The Epic Beauty Event:

I am super excited to share about some great deals! CVS is one of my go-to stops for beauty items. Their ExtraBucks rewards system is fantastic. You essentially earn extra CVS "bucks" during every CVS purchase. You can then apply these bucks to anything else that you want to buy in-store. 

The CVS Epic Beauty Event going on now through 3/16. The Epic Beauty Event features a month of deals on beauty, so now is the time to pick-up everything you need during the ultimate beauty haul of the year. CVS shoppers in-store and online can earn over $100 in ExtraBucks rewards! Pluse, there are new promotions each week. So, you are going to want to keep checking back to shop and earn more rewards. 

Sign Up to be a CVS Beauty Club Member:

Don’t forget to sign-up to be a CVS Beauty Club member if you’re not already. The perks are awesome and it’s the fastest way to score beauty rewards – earn $3 for every $30 you spend on beauty, which we know is so easy to do. Not to mention, during the Epic Beauty Event, Beauty Club members earn an EXTRA 10% in rewards! You can sign-up here.

Have you scored any great CVS deals lately? Please share if you have! :) 

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Get The Look: Ashley Graham on American Beauty Star with REVLON

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Get The Look: 

Ashley Graham on American Beauty Star with REVLON

Are you all loving this season of American Beauty Star? I know that I am! :) International supermodel and Revlon spokesperson Ashley Graham is amazing. Her message of body confidence is so inspiring. Here is her beauty breakdown from the recent American Beauty Star episode straight from Revlon:

Makeup By: Katie Jane Huges, Celebrity Makeup Artist 

Inspiration: Sexy with a funky edge to play off the sparkle of Ashley's dimante dress

Skin: Revlon PhotoReady Candid Natural Finish Anti-Pollution Foundation in Medium Beige was applied to the skin with the Revlon Highlighting Brush which is small enough to fit into all the curves of the fasce for a smooth finish. Revlon PhotoReady Candid Antioxidant Concealer in Biscuit was dabbed at the inner and outer corners of her eyes and in the hallows, then blended with the same brush. 

Eyes: Revlon ColorStay Creme Eye Shadow in Earl Gray was swept all over her lids with the Revlon All Over Shadow Brush concentrating it at the inner corners, fading it out along the lids and toward Ashley's brows to really emphasize the silver n the V shape of her eye. To add a sultry, smoky haze, Hughes layered Revlo ColorStay Eye Liner in BlackBrown with ColorStay Creme EyeShadow in Tuxedo all along the top and bottom lids, intensifying the color at the outer corners as a way to break up all the silver. Lashes were curled with the Revlon Salon Pro Lash Curler before applying Revlon Volumazing Mascara. One Swarovski crystal at the inner corner of each eye was added with a dab of lash glue for extra sparkle. 

Brows: To blance the shimmery eyes, brows stayed soft with Revlon ColroStay Brow Pencil in Soft Brown applied in feathery storkes, starting about a half centimeter in from the beginning of the brow. 

Cheeks: For a whisper-soft flush, Hughes used 2 shades of Revlon Insta Blush first swirling Nude Kiss on Ashley's cheeks, and then Berry Kiss in the center of the apples of her cheeks, blending to diffuse the two shades. The champagne shade from the Revlon PhotoReady Highlighting Palette in Rose Glow wsa then dusted on the high points of Ashley's face and along the hairline near the forehead to elongate the face. 

Lips: To keep the lips plush, Hughes used the same Revlon ColorStay Brow Pencil in Soft Brown and traced it along the outer corners of her mouth to contour them, blending out the edges with the Revlon Blending Brush. With her finger, she pressed on a pinky-nude lip color from the new lip kit Ashley created for Revlon (dropping in the Spring!) in the center of her mouth and gently blended it out along the rest of her lips. 

What do you all think of this look? I think Ashley looks stunning. I totally want to re-create this look with Revlon (and even with the Swarovski crystal-what a great idea for a night out!!!). 

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New Longwearing Active Formulas from COVERGIRL

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Update Your Makeup Bag:

New Longwearing Active Formulas from COVERGIRL

Have you browsed COVERGIRL lately at the drugstore? They have some amazing new products that I am super excited to share with you!

Covergirl LashBlast Active Mascara:
The Covergirl LashBlast family of mascaras are always my favorite to use. I honestly do not have a favorite amongst the various formulas of LashBlast. I tend to change it up amongst these as my everyday mascaras. I just love the cubby brush and the overall feel of the chubby wand. Plus, LashBlast mascaras never smudge on me. That is a feat as I have very watery eyes. So, I was superexcited to try out this new Active version of a product that was already a fave. :)

Lash Blast Active Mascara gives an instant boost of volume. It promises up to 24 hour wear. Now, I did not test that, lol. However, it is quite a claim. I must say, this mascara does wear extremely long and extremely well! I am actually someone who wears a little bit of makeup to the gym. No, nothing too crazy...I just do the basics: concealer, mascara, and lip balm. Typically, when I hit the gym, I do it in the morning and then go about my day and shower sometime before dinner. So, that means that I want at least concealer and mascara on while running errands and such. This mascara easily lasts through a workout and my busy day! This mascara comes in 4 shades.

Formula

• Sweat-proof, Smudge-proof and clump-proof
• Ophthalmologically tested
• Up to 24 hour wear

Benefits
• The brush provides easy application, control and separation due to the alternating bristle lengths and the brush shape that hugs the lash line
• Suitable for contact lens wearers

Covergirl Outlast Active 24 Hour Foundation:
I have always been a fan of Covergirl foundations. They are a deal at the drugstore and I typically have great results! I am not an everyday foundation wearer. However, when I do wear foundation. I really want it to last and wear well. Longwearing formulas like this one are fantastic for extended wear! While I don't wear it to the gym or during a workout, I still want it to hold up to sweat! I live in sunny hot and humid Atlanta. So, anything sweat-proof is a must! The new Outlast Active 24 HR Foundation is available in 18 shades for Fair to Deep skin tones.  It’s a light-weight foundation that has fantastic wear! I tried the shade #810 Classic Ivory which is just a touch too dark for me. There is a shade lighter that I need to try that I think would be perfect for my fair skin. I love the coverage and the finish. Plus, the added SPF is a must!

Formula
• Sweat-proof, Transfer-proof and Humidity proof coverage,
• Formulated with a blend of flexible, water-proof polymers
• Contains SPF 20 and is oil-free

Benefits:
• Up to 24 hour wear
• Does not clog pores
• Suitable for all skin types

Covergirl Get in Line Active Eye Liner:
When I feel like getting "fancy", I put on liquid liner and do a basic cat eye. The Covergirl Get in Line Active Eye Liner combines a lightweight feel with intense color for maximum impact. The long wear formula is waterproof and sweat-proof to fit your active lifestyle. Just like with mascara, I appreciate a long-wearing sweat and waterproof formula when it comes to eyeliner. I just want to put it on and not have it budge until I take it off. This product does just that! So, I am super happy with it!  This product comes in 3 shades.

Formula & Benefits:
• Up to 24HR wear
• Sweat-proof, water-proof
• Lightweight feel and intense color for maximum impact

Benefits:
• Brush tip applicator for precise lines

Have you tried any of the Covergirl Active products? Let me know what your favorites are! I haven't tried the setting spray yet...that is next on my list. :) As always, thanks for reading! 

XOXO!!! 

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Neutrogena Essential Eye and Cheek Palettes by Kerry Washington

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Neutrogena Essential Eye and Cheek Palettes

by Kerry Washington

Looking for some everyday neutrals to freshen up your look for Summer? Well, look no further than these gorgeous palettes created by Kerry Washington for Neutrogena. Kerry has been a Neutrogena celebrity brand ambassador for Neutrogena for years. So, I am happy to see a collaborative range of makeup from her! I am a huge fan of her on Scandal. So, you just know that I had to try out these gorgeous palettes....plus, I am a neutrals girl at heart and that is exactly what you will find in these super wearable palettes!

Neutrogena Essential Cheek Palette and Neutrogena Essential Eye Palette:

The eye palette contains 5 neutral shades ranging from light to dark: Brilliant, Confident, Flirty, Focused, and Powerful. Pigmentation and texure varies, but overall these shadows are very blendable! The shadows have a very subtle shimmer without being at all sparkly. I can almost create a full look with these! I just had to add a very light shade for my inner corner/lid (as I am very fair and always like to lighten up that area). However, for most skin tones, I think this palette is all you need for a complete eye look! 

The cheek palette contains a bronzer (Grateful), a blush (Captivating), and a highlighter (Elegant). The blush is gorgeous!!! I love the pretty pop of coral that this gives. For me, a coral blush is the quintessential summer staple! I am all about subtle for the summer with makeup with a pop of bright blush. The bronzer and highlighter lean towards warm. I do wish the highlighter was a bit more sparkly and a tad lighter, but overall the palette is very nice (especially the blush!).

To complete the look, be sure to check out the amazing range of HydroBoost products! I am a fan of the mascara and lipglosses in particular (and of course the amazing HydroBoost Gel Cream!!! Which is a new skincare staple of mine). 

Be sure to check out these Neutrogena Essential Eye and Cheek Palettes by Kerry Washington out next time you are in Ulta! 

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Get Your Pout Ready for Spring with Lip Products from Jessie's Girl Cosmetics

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Get Your Pout Ready for Spring with Lip Products from Jessie's Girl Cosmetics!

Gone are the dreary days of Winter. We are now in the midst of early Spring. So, that means it is time for a makeup re-fresh for me! Sure, I never wear a ton of makeup. However, as ya'll know, I do like to play with it, lol! Jesse's Girl has a fantastic lineup of new additions to their lip product lines: Lipsticks and GlowStix glosses.  Jesse's Girl sent over a range of shades for me to try out and I have honestly been having so much fun with these! 

Jesse's Girl Cosmetics are known for their fashion-forward and budget-friendly cosmetics. The products are super fun and on-trend. Plus, such great quality!

GlowStix Holographic Lip Colors:

Jesse's Girl has just expanded their award-winning line of GlowStix to include six new shades. These holographic glosses add such unique color and effect to your lips. You can wear them alone or over lipsticks or other lip color as a base to create unique combinations. The liquid crystal technology and holographic effect is eye-catching and can be so stunning! Plus, the new packaging packs in over twise the volume of their previous packaging. So, you are getting more for your money (retail $9.95 each). 

New Shades and Additions:

• 80275 Titania (NEW): Warm tone - Fire coral color finish with accents of yellow and orange.
• 80276 Pandora (NEW): Crushed Crystals in warm gold with lime green and electric yellow finish.
• 80277 Aurora (NEW): Electric teal with a holographic glow of purples, indigo and greens.
• 80278 Nova  (NEW): Cotton candy pink with a purple/blue finish.  The deepest in color of the group.
• 80279 Cassiopeia (NEW): Amazing combo of orange and green with more intensity on the holographic effect.
• 80280 Astrid (NEW): Crushed golden crystals with a glowing creamsicle finish. Oranges and yellows combine for the perfect subtle finish.
• 80281 Red Dawn: Same as original…A stunning iridescent, holographic orange with red shift.   
• 80282 Wicked: Amazing luminous, holographic green with blue shift.   

      

Jesse's Girl Lipstick:

Jesse's Girl has also re-introduced their Jesse's Girl Lipstick with 12 new shades with a newly designed case and new formula! I absolutely love this assortment...especially the nudes and the pinks.  The new packaging is super sleek and expensive looking. Plus, the formula is hydrating and lays down beautiful color! These retail for $4.99 each. 

You can find Jesse's Girl online on the Jesse's Girl website or on Amazon. 

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New Year/New You: Go Cruelty-Free with Affordable essence cosmetics

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Keep A Cruelty-Free Makeup Bag With essence cosmetics!

What better time than the New Year to create a new habit that will make you feel (and look) good from the inside out?!?!

This season, clear your conscience and refresh your makeup bag with a little help from essence cosmetics. Restock with eye, lip and face products that have never been tested on animals. While all of essence’s cosmetics are cruelty-free, some are also vegan and gluten-free. I love this! I am personally also trying to eat vegan as often as possible (not 100% of time, right now I shoot for an 80/20 mix of vegan/non-vegan). So, this aligns very well with my current state of mind. 

The New Year is here and the time has come for your cosmetic cleanse! Going cruelty-free can be an afforable and fun option with essence cosmetics! While I am not totally cruelty-free with my makeup and product choices, I do like to go cruelty-free as often as I can. Luckily there are some fantastic and affordable cruelty-free option from essence cosmetics. 

I have always been a fan of essence cosmetics. Even before they were available in the States, I had a friend send items over from Germany. Now they are readily available here and so affordable! I love essence because of the amazing quality, fun packaging, and on-trend items. 

While I have so many favorites from essence, here are a few of my newest additions to my makeup collection to get you inspired to go cruelty-free:

Cruelty-free: essence blushplay sculpting blush palette ($5.99):

This palette includes three tonal shades for individual use or the perfect blend to create a multidimensional look. Available in 2 fresh color combinations.

Cruelty-free & Gluten-free: essence shine shine shine lipgloss ($2.99)

This high-shine, wet-look gloss glides on smooth with a highly-pigmented finish. The flocked applicator ensures precise application. Available in 6 shades.

Cruelty-free & Vegan: essence lash princess sculpted volume mascara ($4.99)

The special shape of the wand allows you to easily build volume and sculpt individual lashes for a dramatic and a fanned out, defined look.

So, you can see that there are some really great cruelty-free options from essence cosmetics! Are you already an essence fan? I would love to hear about some of your favorite items!

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TIGI Cosmetics: Now Available at CVS!

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Nothing beats the convenience of being able to pick up something from your corner drugstore. So, I am always excited when a premium beauty brand launches a collection that is so readily available at your favorite drugstore! 

A cult favorite amongst top professional makeup artists in the industry, TIGI Cosmetics will be sold in 2,000 CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide and on CVS.com. While the brand will continue to be sold in salons and online to remain dedicated to the professional beauty community, the upcoming TIGI Cosmetics launch will mark the first time the premium, professional brand can be purchased at a major national retailer.

“As a brand loved by the professional makeup industry, TIGI Cosmetics is devoted to keeping cosmetic artistry a core part of the brand. By partnering with CVS Pharmacy, we can now offer a new avenue of direct purchase for the makeup artist community and the CVS beauty enthusiast,” said Laurie Enright, Director of Marketing for TIGI Cosmetics. “We are excited to expand upon our professional heritage and give more customers the tools they need to create a cosmetic masterpiece.”

CVS Pharmacy’s wide assortment of exciting on-trend TIGI Cosmetics products were developed and specially-curated to help customers achieve a flawless complexion and experiment with color. The brand is thrilled to introduce a variety of show stopping products such as:

Diamond Lipsticks: Features a unique angled-shape for precise application and is infused with Vitamin E and Rose Hip Seed Oil to condition and soften lips all day long.

Retails for $26

Perfect Eyeliners: Offers a creamy formula that goes on smooth and includes a smudgy tip for a dramatic smoky eye.

Retails for $21

High Definition Setting Powder: Includes micro-pigments that help blur out fine lines and pores while mattifying skin for a smooth, soft-focus finish.

Retails for $38

“This is an exciting time for the TIGI Cosmetics brand,” said Hazel Smith, TIGI Cosmetics Brand Manager, “CVS Pharmacy has a prestigious position within the beauty industry and continues to turn heads with their ever-growing selection of product offerings. We are excited to tie our brand name to such a phenomenal partner and look forward to continued success.”

I got to try out a few items from this new TIGI Cosmetics CVS lineup. Overall, I am super pleased with these items! The packaging is beautiful and very sleek and high-end. Plus, the quality and pimentation is really good across the board.

Here is the scoop on the items I tried:

High Density Quad Eyeshadow:

Love Affair:

This is a gorgeous warm-toned neutral quad. I love the size of the compact as it is such a good size for travel or your handbag. Plus, the assortment of shades is so nice. It is just what you need for a start-to-finish complete eye look. It has nice pigmentation and features both matte and shimer shades. 

Glow Blush:

Awaken: 

What a gorgeous peach shade. This is a baked formula blush with a dome shape. It is super small but packes a gorgeously pigmented punch. I find this shade to be so flattering. I am such a "blush girl". So, finding a pretty blush like this in the drugstore really does thrill me. This blush has a nice golden shimmer to it. Love it!!! You can certainly get your glow-on with this blush. I think this shade would be universally flattering to a variety of skin tones. On the CVS site, this shade looks more peachy-pink, but IRL it looks more like a true peach to me. 

Retails for $26.00

Perfect Eyeliner:

Black:

The creamy formula of this eyeliner applies and glides on your lids smoothly and with just enough time to smudge before the formula sets to a nice long-wearing finish. I love that there is a smudger on one end as that saves me time in the mornings as I am not digging for a smudge brush. Love this! 

Retails for $21.00

Luxe Lipglos:

Superficial:

This lipgloss is beautifully packaged in an acryllic tube with an hourglass shape applicator. The formula is nicely hydrating and feels soothing going on. It contains natural emoolients for natural hyration and maximum shine. There are 8 shades available. Superficial is a beautiful semi-sheer nude with irradecent shimmer. It really looks beautiful on. It is such a lovely shade that can complete a variety of makeup looks. Plus, the taste/scent...like yummy vanilla carmel! 

Retails for $24.00. 

Diamond Lipstick:

Loyalty:

What a pretty silver lipstick tube! It is square shaped as is the product inside. I love the unique and very sleek and modern design. The formula itself is creamy and it gives a very smooth application. The formula contains vitamin E and rosehip seed oil to soften and nourish your lips. The shade Loyalty is more brown toned IRL than it appears online on the CVS site. 

Retails for $26.00.

To learn more about TIGI Cosmetics, visit www.tigi-cosmetics.com or get social with the brand on Facebook (@TIGICosmeticsUS), Twitter (@TIGI_Cosmetics) and Instagram (@tigicosmetics).

About TIGI Cosmetics

TIGI Cosmetics was originally created in 1989 under the name TIGI Classic Cosmetics, and has since established itself as a leader and cult classic in the professional beauty industry. Synonymous with innovation and self-expression, TIGI Cosmetics is dedicated to inspiring professional makeup artists and at-home beauty enthusiasts to create their own masterpiece with vibrant, high-impact product offerings. TIGI Cosmetics are currently available at professional salons and CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide as well as on CVS.com.   

Be sure to check out this gorgeous TIGI Cosmetics collection next time you are at CVS running errands. It will make your usual errand shopping so much more fun ;) 

XOXO!!!

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e.l.f. Cosmetics Vegan-Friendly Makeup Brushes: the Beautifully Precise Brush Collection

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e.l.f. Cosmetics Vegan-Friendly Makeup Brushes: 

the Beautifully Precise Brush Collection

Did you know that last year, e.l.f. officially ended its use of any and all animal hair in over 50 styles of makeup brushes? e.l.f. has a strong partnership with PETA and the brand continues to source sustainable and eco-friendly materials. I have always been a fan of e.l.f. cosmetics and tools. Now that I know that the items are vegan and eco-friendly, I love them even more! Plus, nothing beats the price of e.l.f. cosmetics when it comes to quality for the low price. If you are looking for an inexpensive thrill for on-trend products, look no further than e.l.f. 

Today I am specifically going to chat with you about the Beautifully Precise Brush Collection of brushes from e.l.f. as they are my newest addition to my brush collection and frankly...I am obsessed with them! 

the Beautifully Precise Brush Collection:

I will admit, I was first drawn to theses brushes because of the look of them. The mirrored handles  and white brush heads match perfectly with my mirrored vanity. However, my love for these brushes goes far beyond their super stylish look! Each brush is designed perfectly for its specific use! So often, I get a brush collection where I love a few of the brushes and the rest are duds...well, not this collection. I love every single brush! 

Introducing e.l.f. Cosmetics most luxurious innovation in makeup brushes—the Beautifully Precise Brush Collection. The prestige-inspired brushes all feature Lucite patent-pending triangular handles that allow for  the  most  efficient  grip  and  accurate  application.  The  brushes  have  ultra-soft,  clean  white  bristles, accented by chrome details for that super luxurious feel. These brushes are meant to be displayed.

Precision Eyebrow Duo Brush:

I can't live without this style of brow brush to tame my thick and unruly brows. This has a spoolie on one end and a nice stiff brow brush on the other. Works perfectly with my brow powders. 

Precision Eyeliner Brush:

This is a fantastic eyeliner brush! It has an ultra fine point which is perfect for lining with gel liners or wet powder. 

Multi Blender Massager:

I have never had a brush quite like this before! It is flat and wide with a nubby-like texture at the tip of the bristles. I love using this for all-over powder or bronzer application. The handle is a unique triangle shape which gives you a great grip and nice control over the brush. This is a wonderful addition to my makeup collection! 

Eyeshadow Brush:

I have always loved e.l.f.'s eyeshadow brushes and have quite a few already from various e.l.f. brush lines. This is another great one. The size and flatness of the brush fits my eye shape and size perfectly for flawless lid shadow application. Love it!!!

Precision Powder Brush:

This is a nice super fluffy and just dense enough powder brush. I love big fluffy brushes for my final "blending" during makeup application and for a light dusting of translucent setting powder. 

Precision Scultping Brush:

This is another new brush in my collection that is totally unlike any other brush that I own! It has super short and dense bristles and a narrow head. I really like this brush for applying contour. 

Precision Airbrush Blender:

This is a mid-size fluffy yet somewhat dense angled brush. I really enjoy using this for blush application. This is another brush that is unlike any other one that I own because of the angle of the brush hairs. 

Overall, the Beautifully Precise Brush Collection from e.l.f. is a fantastic and affordable brush collection! Not only are the brushes beautifully designed, but also they are so unique and work beautifully. I feel like I have expanded my brush collection with some truely unique brushes. Plus, I can feel good that the brushes are eco and vegan-friendly. 

Be sure to check these brushes out! You won't be sorry, plus, you won't break your budget either. ;) 

Check all e.l.f. brushes at Target and at elfcosmetics.com.

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